Wednesday 25 March 2015

New ebooks: Oxford psychiatry books now available online

The Library Service has just purchased three new electronic books to add to our collection.

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The Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry covers all major psychiatric conditions and sub-specialities, and provides practical and comprehensive guidelines and in-depth coverage of psychiatric assessment, psychopathology, evidence-based practice, therapeutic issues, and transcultural psychiatry

It is indexed alphabetically by ICD-10 / DSM-IV classification codes and acute presentations for quick access. It reflects the recent major changes to psychiatric training and examinations.


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The New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry brings together over 200 chapters from the leading figures in the discipline, it presents a comprehensive account of clinical psychiatry.

Throughout, accounts of clinical practice are linked to the underlying science, and to the evidence for the efficacy of treatments. Physical and psychological treatments, including psychodynamic approaches, are covered in depth. The history of psychiatry, ethics, public health aspects, and public attitudes to psychiatry and to patients are all included.


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The Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry is a the standard text for trainee psychiatrists. The resource provides an introduction to all the clinical topics required by the trainees, including all the sub-specialties and major psychiatric conditions. Throughout, the authors emphasize the basic clinical skills required for the full assessment and understanding of the patient.

Discussion of treatment includes not only scientific evidence, but also practical problems in the management of patients their family and social context. It emphasizes an evidence-based approach to practice and gives full attention to ethical and legal issues.

Introductory chapters focus on recognition of signs and symptoms, classification and diagnosis, psychiatric assessment, and aetiology. Further chapters deal with all the major psychiatric syndromes as well as providing detailed coverage of pharmacological and psychological treatments. It also gives equal prominence to ICD and DSM classification - often with direct comparisons.

Like our other ebooks (find them all on our catalogue), you will need an Open Athens password to access the book. If you don't have one you can register online here.

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